Electricity rates in Byron Center, MI
Byron Center (5,822 people, Kent County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Consumers Energy Co. pay about 21.48¢/kWh, 2% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Byron Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.48¢ | $139 | 1.66M | 820 |
| Great Lakes Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 21.38¢ | $135 | 123K | 4,401 |
Power outages in Kent County right now
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Outage history in Kent County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 322 | 223 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,535 (11.2%) | 24,324 (5.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (322 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cutlerville 21.5¢
- Kentwood 21.5¢
- Grandville 21.5¢
- Wyoming 21.5¢
- Jenison 21.5¢
- Hudsonville 21.5¢
- Wayland 21.5¢
- Caledonia 21.5¢
- East Grand Rapids 21.5¢
- Grand Rapids 21.5¢
ZIP codes: 49315
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Byron Center?
Most homes in Byron Center get power from Consumers Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Byron Center: Great Lakes Energy Co-op (21.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Byron Center?
About $139 a month, based on 649 kWh a month (the average for Consumers Energy Co. customers) at 21.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Byron Center, MI?
2 utilities serve Byron Center's ZIP codes: Consumers Energy Co., Great Lakes Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Byron Center?
In 2025, customers in Kent County averaged 3 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 24,324 customers (5.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.